Fajita nights are my favorite nights! They cook up in absolutely no time with such an easy list of ingredients. Load up the table with colorful toppings, warm tortillas, and a sizzling skillet of these perfect chicken fajitas. It’s absolute heaven! Nights like these are also fun because everyone gets to really customize and make their own meals. Do you have a variety of picky eaters in the house? Is it impossible to find a balance for dinner that they’ll all love? Fajitas are here to save you!
What Are Fajitas?
Did you know that fajitas is a Spanish term and it usually refers to a grilled meat served in a taco or a flour corn tortilla? So you can literally make these fajitas with any meat you like. However, chicken fajitas are my favorite. So since it usually refers to a grilled meat, you can grill the chicken breasts then cut them up in thin strips and pile them up on your tortillas. However, I love my skillet meals, so I made this all in one skillet.
Ingredients
Chicken – I used chicken breasts. You can use thighs or a mixture of the two. Use skinless and boneless to make it easier to slice up. Veggies – Onion and bell peppers. Olive oil – Avocado, sunflower, safflower, or grapeseed oils will work instead. Fajita seasoning – Store-bought or homemade. Jalapeno – You can use as much or as little as you like. You can even substitute a hotter pepper. Tortillas – Flour or corn. Find medium or small tortillas. You can also make your own!
How to Make Chicken Fajitas
How to serve
I love to go all out when I serve these chicken fajitas! I’ll warm up the stack of tortillas for 15-30 seconds in the microwave. Then, it’s all about the toppings! My favorites are:
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You can also chop up some fresh cilantro and green onion, fill up a bowl with sour cream, another with shredded cheese, and grab a bottle of your favorite hot sauce. I always end up loading my fajitas to the point all the goodies come out the end! I can’t help it.
How to store leftovers
Transfer leftover chicken fajitas to an airtight container. They’ll last in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat in the microwave, or in a skillet over medium heat. Add a few tsp olive oil to the skillet before the chicken and veggies to help them re-crisp.
How to freeze chicken fajitas
If you’d like to freeze your fajitas, make sure they fully cool down to room temperature before storing. It’ll last 4 months frozen. I recommend letting the leftovers thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Otherwise, the microwave will work best straight from the freezer. Keep in mind that after the peppers and onions freeze then thaw, the texture will be affected. They will come out mushier than when the dish is made fresh.
More Delicious Mexican Recipes To Try
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